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I had to stop myself from checking out more in order to save some for next time!

Michael & Lyly hanging out today!

Between a pick and a so-so. What I liked was the strong sense of place which really was described well. What I didn't was the narrator, Mai, who was a bit too whiny and self-absorbed for me. I nearly bailed a couple of times but hung on to hear the conclusion.
#Vietnam
#roll100

Some women of late 19th century Paris lived their lives in an aura of glamour and opulence, though they retained their pasts (and loss-filled sadness) beneath the surface...
Above: 3 paintings by Giovanni Boldini; upper left is Marthe de Florian in her exquisite pearl necklace. This painting and an apartment sealed since WWII were the inspiration for the tagged HF novel.

#Jewelry
#LuckyInLovr
@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

“It‘s easy to recognize the surface of beauty. To see it with your two eyes. But the challenge to the artist is conveying the many layers underneath.”

#Artist
#NewYearNewBooks

This isn‘t a new book for me, but it should be for you! One of my all time favorites ❤️

https://historicalnovelsociety.org/an-abandoned-apartment-in-paris-alyson-richma...

Here I am, holding my grandson Michael!

Tagged is one of my favorite books in my favorite children's series by Mercer Meyer. I can't wait to read it to Michael when he comes to visit!

In this book, the narrator tells what she knows of the story of her grandmother, Victoire, who lived most of her life on #Guadeloupe. Parts are really compelling, but as a whole I found it quite uneven. This is my second read from this author and I would read her again.

#ReadingAmericas2023

this story is told through the point of view of Mai. A young girl born and raised in California. She can't wait to spend her vacation at the beach. Instead, she has to travel to Vietnam with her grandmother, who is going back to find out what really happened to her husband during the Vietnam War. Despite an initial shock and dissatisfaction with Vietnam, throughout the story Mai finds a new appreciation for her family and heritage.

This book follows a young girl named Mai, who has only ever lived in California but her grandmother is traveling to Vietnam and her parents think that it would be beneficial for Mai to go with her so she can get a better understanding of where her family came from. Allows for students who may not be American and may not feel as if they fit in can see another person struggling with balancing life in America and their heritage.

Review:
A girl from California named Mai has plans to go on vacation but instead goes to Vietnam to help her grandma. She does not want to go because she does not think that it is her roots. By the end of the book, she actually loves being there and learns a lot about her culture, roots, and herself.